Roberto De Zerbi has urged Moises Caicedo to remain at Brighton and Hove Albion amid reviews of a £60 million ($74 million) bid for the Ecuador midfielder from Arsenal.
The Premier League chief is eager to signal Caicedo to bolster its midfield choices after Egypt’s Mohamed Elneny suffered an damage that would sideline him for a number of weeks.
Brighton boss De Zerbi is decided to maintain the 21-year-old no less than till the tip of the season, however Arsenal is believed to be pondering an improved bid.
Caicedo can also be a reported goal for Chelsea, nevertheless De Zerbi insists the participant’s finest pursuits lie in staying with Brighton.
“He’s man. He’s centered solely on Brighton. I hope he can stick with us till the tip of the season as a result of in my view, it’s one of the best answer for him, for us,” De Zerbi informed reporters on Friday.
“I spoke with him Wednesday and I informed him my opinion. I feel it’s at all times troublesome to alter throughout a season. For our approach, it’s vital for him to remain one other 4 months with us.”
Brighton has already bought Belgium ahead Leandro Trossard to Arsenal for £27 million through the present January switch window.
Caicedo is underneath contract with Brighton till 2025 and De Zerbi claimed he had given the teen a fatherly chat about his future.
“He’s relaxed. He’s man. I spoke with him like a father, not like a coach. As a result of I perceive when one participant has the likelihood to alter crew and go to a really huge crew,” he mentioned.
“I perceive. My work is to present the fashion of play, however to present additionally recommendation for his profession, his life.”
